Living in Shanghai as an international student

Carl Lorenciana 11/05/2024

Shanghai, CHINA — It’s already been over a month since I moved here to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming an international student and living in a foreign country. You know, there’s a saying “Take every chance…

Beyond Seoul: Discovering Korea’s rich culture, history 

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/28/2024

  SEOUL, South Korea — When visiting South Korea, exploring its capital Seoul often comes to the top of mind.  After all, the city has everything — from shopping, food, and sights. Not to mention the tons…

Wave check: Surfing in San Fernando, Cebu

Immae Lachica 10/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Hidden in a small, industrious yet thriving municipality in the southern part of Cebu lies a gem that has been discovered by few but is ready to be explored by many. San Fernando, Cebu,…

It’s not as world-famous as ramen or sushi. But the humble onigiri is soul food in Japan

06/23/2024

TOKYO (AP) — The word “onigiri” became part of the Oxford English Dictionary this year, proof that the humble sticky-rice ball and mainstay of Japanese food has entered the global lexicon. The rice balls are stuffed with…

Plane fares to go down July

Tyrone Jasper C. Piad 06/22/2024

Plane fares are expected to become cheaper next month after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) brought down the fuel surcharge for the first time since February. In its latest advisory, CAB announced that the fuel surcharge for…

The screen set up to block tourist snapshots of Mount Fuji has several holes in it

06/01/2024

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese town that erected a huge black screen last week in an attempt to stop tourists from snapping photos of Mount Fuji and overcrowding the area has discovered holes in the screen and…

Explore Borbon: Must-see spots in this tranquil northern Cebu town

Emmariel Ares 05/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Approximately 78 kilometers from Cebu City is the relatively small town of Borbon in the north. Its name is believed to have come from a misinterpretation by Spanish soldiers who received the reply…

5 things to love about Bukidnon

Christian Dave Cuizon 05/27/2024

Bukidnon is among the many places said to be worth visiting in Mindanao. It is a province in Northern Mindanao, with its capital in Malaybalay City. Traveling to Bukidnon can be taxing at times. You’ll literally go…

Embracing the rapids of Cagayan de Oro’s Whitewater Rafting

Immae Lachica 05/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— A city known for so many things like its love for cars, good food, and some heritage sites that would entice travelers to marvel at the beauty of the City of Golden Friendship, Cagayan…

Japan town begins blocking Mt. Fuji view from ‘bad-mannered’ tourists

05/04/2024

FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan – Work has begun in a small Japanese town to erect a barrier blocking views of the country’s most famous sight, Mount Fuji, after locals complained of bad behaviour by photo-hungry tourists. Fujikawaguchiko town began…

From Hollywood with love

Carl Lorenciana 04/24/2024

They say Los Angeles is the Creative Capital of the World, and it’s not hard to see why. From the glitzy streets of Hollywood to the varied neighborhoods that sprawl across the city, creativity flows through every…

Crowds picnic to see Tokyo’s cherry blossoms at full bloom

04/08/2024

TOKYO (AP) — Crowds gathered Friday to enjoy Japan’s famed cherry blossoms in Tokyo, where cold weather has delayed their bloom. Cherry blossoms, known as “sakura” in Japanese, are the nation’s favorite flower. People often have sakura…

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